Microsoft and HTC sign deal with STC for the launch of HTC 8X in Saudi Arabia

STC Deal

STC exclusively grabs the HTC 8X

STC (Saudi Telecoms Company) Grouping has signed a strategic partnership with both HTC and Microsoft to exclusively launch the 8X Windows Phone in the Kingdom of Saudi arabia. This is a bound into offering the Apollo experience to the region, and for STC to hold sectional rights on HTC's flagship. The declaration comes concurrently with the GITEX GulfComms exhibition, and nosotros'll likely see STC launch the handset in November.

STC's GM of Corporate Communications, Eng. Nawaaf Al Shalani, had the post-obit to add on the partnership:

"We are pleased to announce this new partnership, and nosotros await forward to working with HTC and Microsoft, the leaders in innovative technology. This cooperation affirms our dedication to serving our customers, and sheds light on our ability to create comprehensive services and strategic alliances that consolidate our leadership in the IT manufacture, as the HTC device provides an added value to the smart phone marketplace in general, and without a doubt information technology is an innovation that volition satisfy the demands of the wider STC client base past giving them the ideal smart phone experience."

The HTC 8X is expected to launch in a number of markets, offering consumers a colourful option of HTC Windows Phones. Variants of the HTC 8X, aslope the HTC 8S, ensures that all bases are covered. While Nokia start injected color into the platform last year with the Lumia 710 and Lumia 800, we'll certainly welcome HTC'due south new arroyo.

Jon French, HTC'due south Vice President MEA, commented on the bargain:

"This strategic partnership promotes our vision in forming long-term, positive and mutually rewarding relationships with our master partners in the region, where nosotros always seek to produce smart phones that embody pioneering technologies and innovative designs, every bit reflected in the advanced HTC Windows Phone 8X. We are thrilled for the opportunity to present the HTC Windows Telephone 8X to the Saudi consumers."

The partnership between the three companies will bring the feel of Windows Phone eight to the Kingdom of Saudi arabia, though no pricing has been revealed as-of-even so. Last quote comes from a Microsoft Center East spokesperson:

"The proclamation of this partnership today is a proof of the collaboration strength that gathered 3 of the communication industry leaders, where the customers in Saudi Arabia volition be able to experience the latest smart phone technology with HTC Windows Phone 8X, operated by STC."

To recap on HTC 8X specifications, the Windows Phone sports a 4.3" Super LCD display, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, 8MP rear shooter (with wide angle two.1MP FFC), Beats Audio, 1800mAh battery and NFC. Not a bad offering should the price be right.

Source: AME Info, va: WMPU